1.54k reviews for:

House of Bane and Blood

Alexis L. Menard

4.01 AVERAGE

kharpstead's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

whatsonkatsbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The vibes were 10/10! 1920s mafia meets fantasy romance with magic, competing bloodlines, and a marriage of convenience. 

The main characters had great chemistry and I loved their cheeky banter! The politics and mysteries kept me engaged and guessing, and the end had my jaw on the floor! I need book 2!!! 

Overall, this was a really refreshing take on fantasy romance and felt totally unique. It reminded me of Grishaverse meets Crescent city in a way? If you’re looking for something to mix it up, this should be at the top of your list! 

Favorite quotes below 👇🏼

“‘Not all cages are built with bars.’ Some, like mine, were made from the shackles of duty and the chains of domestic obligations.”

“There’s no chance I’ll walk away from this unscathed. Not anymore.”

“Wear your black tweed with the silver pocket square. It matches your stupid eyes.”

Thank you Second Sky/Forever, NetGalley, and Alexis Menard for this ARC! 

tamchi's review against another edition

3.0

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Mafia dark romance but make it fantasy 

agarcia0806's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

senscoe's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Great book! The plot gripped me from the first page I could not put this book down! I love the banter and the characters! Great book!

castad's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

vantxian's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

baileyreads04's review

5.0

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oh my god this book was everything i want in a fantasy romance. the tension, the banter, the plot twists, the magic and the world building was done so well and im OBSESSED. nico and milla have my whole heart and I can’t believe I have to wait till may to find out what happens

laviniawagner01's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 14%

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Felt like I skipped 1 whole book. The world ist Well explained. I don't understand the politics and fears if my FMC. 

anneleen_vda's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes